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URLate

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92%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
92% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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URLate is a single player casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by NoSepo and was released on March 3, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

URLate is a short point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve. Features: Short point & click adventure (about 30 min). Hand-drawn characters and environments. Dark aesthetic. Mysterious background story. About me: This game is a creation by NoSepoGames. I´m a solodev, and URLate is my first game. I handled all aspects …

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story5 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Charming hand-drawn art style with a dark, cozy, and eerie atmosphere.
  • Clever, intuitive, and varied puzzles that are logical and accessible.
  • Short but engaging gameplay suitable for a quick, atmospheric indie experience.
  • Very short game length with an abrupt or unresolved ending, leaving the story incomplete.
  • Clunky controls including awkward movement, click detection issues, and pathfinding bugs.
  • Lacks depth in narrative and lore, which may leave players wanting more clarity or backstory.

  • story

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its mysterious, dark, and eerie atmosphere with intriguing characters and backgrounds, though it is short, vague, and leaves much to player interpretation. Many players express a desire for a more developed and clearer narrative, hoping for a longer, more fleshed-out sequel. Despite its brevity and simplicity, the story effectively complements the spooky vibe and puzzles, making it accessible and engaging.

    • “It's a mysterious story, with an ominous atmosphere, as you guide a naive young crow through his family home to find a way to leave and look for his sister.”
    • “It features a mysterious background story, hand-drawn characters and environments, and a dark aesthetic.”
    • “The puzzles are each different too, and there is a lot of story and mystery packed into it that I think is really intriguing and I want to know more about what is happening.”
    • “Not a lot to do, also not a long story so it is over quite quickly.”
    • “The story or reasons why, do not exist.”
    • “There is not much of a story, but I'm looking forward to the dev's next game!”

  • atmosphere

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game delivers a well-crafted, ominous atmosphere that is both mysterious and subtly creepy, blending cozy and unsettling elements through its dark visual style and evocative music. Despite its short length, the thoughtful art design and intuitive puzzles create a compelling, immersive experience filled with a sense of foreboding and melancholy. Overall, players appreciate the game's unique mood and atmospheric storytelling.

    • “Each scene is crafted with care, and the dark visual style adds to the mysterious atmosphere.”
    • “Urlate is a free, short, point & click puzzle game, with an ominous (and sad) atmosphere, as you guide a kindly and naive young crow through his family home to find a way to leave and look for his sister.”
    • “I thought the game had a good foreboding atmosphere to it; it feels both cozy and unsettling at the same time.”
    • “I really liked the art style even though I'm not a big fan of horror (it isn't a horror game but the atmosphere makes it feel like it). Short gameplay but good; it lacks a bit of lore before the game, but we can rapidly guess what's going on.”
    • “I thought you handled the atmosphere and the characters decently with the little time the game had, but I like that it has a sense of mystery to it.”
    • “I can absolutely see myself enjoying a game like this for a few hours; there are many successful indie games that are not different in overall quality. I think you have a good approach for chill puzzles and horror atmosphere.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game features a dark yet cozy art style with hand-drawn characters and environments that effectively create an eerie, atmospheric mood. The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and detail, complementing the simple, logical puzzles and enhancing the overall ambiance. The visual and musical elements reflect the developer’s personal touch, contributing to a unique and immersive experience.

    • “It features a mysterious background story, hand-drawn characters and environments, and a dark aesthetic.”
    • “The artwork is very good, the puzzles are all logical and can be solved without guesswork by examining rooms and collecting items while passing through the home, and the music nicely and subtly adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “I love the art style of this game so much, it works very well for the mood.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its simplicity and eerie, scary vibes, effectively enhancing the atmosphere. It complements the artwork well, reflecting the developer’s personal touch and passion, and adds depth to the overall immersive experience.

    • “Its simple and has awesome scary vibes, and the music adds a whole lot.”
    • “From the artwork to the music, every element reflects the developer’s personal touch and passion.”
    • “The artwork is very good, the puzzles are all logical and can be solved without guesswork by examining rooms and collecting items while passing through the home, and the music nicely and subtly adds to the atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is short and straightforward, lasting about 40 minutes, which suits players looking for a brief, immersive experience. While the puzzles are basic, the incorporation of diverse mechanics and appealing art enhances engagement. However, some players feel the game could benefit from more lore and extended gameplay to deepen the experience.

    • “The game can be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a great choice for players who enjoy short, immersive experiences without getting stuck on frustrating mechanics.”
    • “The puzzles were basic, but I liked that you incorporated various mechanics and additional art to create them.”
    • “I really liked the art style even though I'm not a big fan of horror (it isn't a horror game but the atmosphere makes it feel like one). The short gameplay is good; it lacks a bit of lore before the game but we can rapidly guess what's going on.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, as once all puzzles or challenges are completed, there is little incentive for players to return.

    • “Limited replayability – once you solve everything, there’s little reason to return.”
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URLate is a casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for URLate include free to play, indie, 2d, narrative, relaxing and others.

URLate is available on PC and Windows.

URLate was released on March 3, 2025.

URLate was developed by NoSepo.

URLate has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked URLate for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

URLate is a single player game.

Similar games include Creepy Tale, TSIOQUE, Landlord of the Woods, My Friend is a Raven, The Old Tree and others.